"conventional" spelling
#2
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I remember, way back when I was in collage, I had a job interview. I could not remember if I interviewed with Mrs. Grey, or Mrs. Gray. I really fretted over that thank you. I must have guessed correctly, because I got the job.
But, no, I don't think we will ever have consistent rules. Our language is so influenced by our ancestors, who came from many countries.
But, no, I don't think we will ever have consistent rules. Our language is so influenced by our ancestors, who came from many countries.
#3
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But seriously... the focus today seems more about making an impression in a vast sea of written messages than about being correct. I predict that gimmicks will continue to increase - they have the added advantage of disguising incompetent grammar.
#5
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It seems to me that grammatical usage and "proper" English have gone by the wayside. I laughingly say that I am probably one of three people in the world who still cares about not splitting an infinitive. I taught four rules in my grammar classes for many years: 1) language changes; 2) change in language is a natural thing; 3) usage is relative; and, 4) usage is determined by an educated majority. I sometimes wonder where the educated majority is hiding. It really saddens me to see language totally dominated with LOL, OMG, etc., when we have such beautiful words we could/should be using.
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#10
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***
*** I just wonder if the kids today know how (or will ever know how)
*** to spell properly after using all the short cuts and abbreviations on their cell phones.
***
*** Blows my old 69 year old mind with some of them.
***
*** I guess I am now hip (or is that obsolete too)?
***
*** I just wonder if the kids today know how (or will ever know how)
*** to spell properly after using all the short cuts and abbreviations on their cell phones.
***
*** Blows my old 69 year old mind with some of them.
***
*** I guess I am now hip (or is that obsolete too)?
***
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